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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: William Derksen #40974 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Finish William Derksen displayed a commendable performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Starting strong, he maintained a steady pace for the first two miles with a 15:35 min/mile split. The introduction of Hayes Hill saw a drop to a 21:44 min/mile pace for the third mile, but his ability to recover quickly is commendable. Over the next four miles, William consistently improved his pace, bringing his split time down to 13:16 min/mile from miles 5 through 7. William's overall elapsed time was 1:52:52, with an average pace of 15:08 min/mile. Notably, he finished in position 843 out of 1839 participants, showing resilience and steady performance. The consistency in maintaining and then enhancing his pace, particularly after the difficult third mile, is a significant strength. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace even when faced with steep climbs could further enhance performance in future races.